Fate is being kind to me. Fate doesn't want me to be too famous too young.
I fluffed off the guy who kept requesting tunes all night, then found out he was the King's son.
Jazz is a good barometer of freedom.
Art is dangerous. It is one of the attractions: when it ceases to be dangerous, you don't want it.
A problem is a chance for you to do your best.
If you have a great band with a mediocre drummer, you have a mediocre band. If you have a mediocre band with a great drummer, you have a great band!